Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like

HS v2022 Code: 6703

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
67	03	n/a

Code	6703
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	67

Ancestor Codes: Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

This Code: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like

Child Codes: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like

Sibling Codes (Nearest 3): Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes); Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit; Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included

About human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like

HS code 6703 covers a diverse range of products related to human and animal hair processing. This industry plays a vital role in the production of wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-based accessories, which are in high demand across various sectors, including fashion, entertainment, and medical applications. The global trade in these products is significant, with a growing market driven by increasing consumer demand and advancements in hair processing technologies.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 6703 typically involves several key steps. Human or animal hair is first collected, sorted, and cleaned to remove any impurities. The hair is then processed through a series of treatments, such as bleaching, dyeing, or thinning, to achieve the desired texture and appearance. Finally, the processed hair is woven, knitted, or otherwise assembled into the final product, such as wigs, hairpieces, or other hair-based accessories.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the HS code 6703 industry include raw human or animal hair, as well as various chemicals and equipment for hair processing and assembly. Specialized machinery, such as weaving or knitting machines, may also be necessary for the production of certain hair-based products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of performing the intricate hair processing and assembly tasks.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6703 industry are wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-based accessories. These products are often consumed by 6704 Human hair, wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like; articles of human hair not elsewhere specified or included and 9615 Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof.

Family tree for human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/67'>67: Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6703'>6703: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6701'>6701: Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6702'>6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6704'>6704: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/670300'>670300: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like</a>"]


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